An Iranian tyrant plots the annihilation of the Jews. But the eternal nation does not bow to him; instead, they rise up, aided by the “king of the world,” to turn the tables. No, this isn’t a summary of the Book of Esther, it’s a contemporary chronicle of a real-life “they gained the upper hand over those who hated them,” spanning 15 months from Purim 2023 to this week.
From his bunker, disconnected and shamed, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei broadcasts messages as if nothing has happened, while his regime teeters on the brink of collapse. With the war's end, the bunker remains closed – is the Ayatollah's rule facing its final sunset?
Meet Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City: a failed rapper, a self-proclaimed socialist, and, above all, a fierce critic of Israel and ardent supporter of the intifada, one of the most extreme figures to emerge from the radical edge of the Democratic Party. His activist allure has captivated students and celebrities alike, and if current trends continue, New York could follow the path of Chicago and San Francisco.
In an interview with Israel Hayom, senior Republican Senator Lindsey Graham laid out a clear position: there is no room for illusions about the Iranian regime, no chance for a diplomatic agreement without recognition of Israel’s right to exist, and now is the time to deepen the security alliance with Jerusalem.
The question remains whether Iran would agree to resume negotiations, or should the US expect a retaliatory response.
Through this crushing blow, Israeli leadership sent an unmistakable message about their determination to target the "puppet master" orchestrating the proxies – Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis – Israel has been relentlessly battling across multiple fronts.
In early January, after meetings at the Prime Minister's Office's 8th floor and at the Kirya in Tel Aviv, it was clear: Israel had crossed the Rubicon; there was no way back. Meticulous planning, and a masterful deception campaign aided by the US, fooled Iran into thinking it was safe.
As international protests condemn Israel's recent operation, a surprising counter-narrative has emerged: Iranian citizens expressing support for the military action that targeted their own government's installations and top officials.
Josh Hammer, a prominent Jewish voice in the American conservative movement, believes the growing hostility toward Israel threatens the very foundations of Western culture. In his new book, he calls for forging an alliance between Jews and Christians, sharply attacks the new antisemitic movement within the American right, and recounts his personal journey toward Jewish identity and Zionism.
Five days into Operation Rising Lion, and the question remains which specific targets Israel has prioritized, and what their destruction would mean for the broader conflict.
